Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

Job Description

The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in daily warehouse operations by preparing, shipping, receiving, and organizing inventory in a clean, well-organized distribution center. This position operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and involves working with shipping documentation, material handling equipment, and inventory systems to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare shipments for postal or commercial carriers by determining the most economical and efficient shipping method and selecting appropriate shipping containers.
• Pack items securely to ensure safe and damage-free delivery to customers.
• Prepare bills of lading and other shipping documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Check items to be shipped against work orders to verify that quantities, destinations, and routing are correct.
• Receive and unload incoming materials, verifying shipment accuracy by comparing packing slips with purchase orders.
• Sort, count, package, label, insure, unpack, and log inventory for both incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Use scan guns and RF scanners to track, pick, and confirm inventory movements and order fulfillment.
• Operate pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, forklifts (sit-down and stand-up), reach trucks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently as needed.
• Perform order picking, order selecting, and packing tasks to support timely and accurate shipping to customers.
• Load and unload trucks, including large box trucks, while following safety and handling procedures.
• Support inventory control and inventory management activities by accurately recording product movements and counts.
• Use basic computer and data entry skills to update inventory systems, shipping records, and related documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with facility standards and safety guidelines.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet daily operational goals.
• Handle average-weight objects up to 20 lbs routinely and lift items up to 60 lbs as required.

Essential Skills

• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including preparing shipments and verifying incoming materials.
• Proficiency in order picking, order selecting, packing, and packaging tasks in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to use pallet jacks and electric pallet jacks for material handling.
• Experience operating forklifts, including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, and reach trucks.
• Skill in using RF scanners and RF scan guns for inventory tracking and order processing.
• Basic computer skills and data entry abilities to update inventory and shipping information.
• Capability to perform loading and unloading of trucks, including handling of larger loads.
• Ability to handle average-weight objects up to 20 lbs and lift items up to 60 lbs safely.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining positive working relationships with team members, leadership, and customers.
• Comfort working in an environment with moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience driving large box trucks is preferred.
• Experience in warehouse inventory, inventory control, and inventory management is beneficial.
• General labor experience in a distribution or warehouse setting is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail when verifying orders, documentation, and inventory counts.
• Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Commitment to safety, organization, and following established procedures.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented organization that promotes from within and offers clear opportunities for career advancement, including into leadership roles. The company fosters a supportive, team-focused culture with a tenured workforce that invests in training and retaining new hires. You will enjoy a consistent first-shift schedule that supports work-life balance, along with a variety of employee-focused activities such as special lunches, food trucks, and catered events. When hired directly, you can access a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and dental, vision, and health insurance, all within a clean, well-organized distribution environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, temperature-controlled distribution center that is well organized to support safe and efficient operations. The facility emphasizes clear processes and safety standards, with a strong focus on protecting employees and ensuring tasks are well defined. The team is experienced and tenured, providing a supportive environment for new hires to learn and grow. The position follows a Monday through Friday first-shift schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering predictable hours and time outside of work. Work may involve moderate exposure to elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, and dust when handling materials or loading and unloading trucks. Material handling equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and RF scan guns are commonly used, and employees are expected to follow safety protocols while lifting and moving items up to 60 lbs.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.